Thai Cat (Old-Style Siamese)
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Origin
Thailand
Height
21"- 23"
Adult Weight
10-16 pounds
Life Span
12-16 years
TEMPERAMENT
Extroverted, vocal, affectionate, inquisitive
OTHER NAMES
Traditional Siamese, classic Siamese, Wichienmaat
Group
Large long-haired
Price
$600 - $1200
Personality and Temperament
Care
- NUTRITION
- GROOMING
- EXERCISE
- HEALTH
Characteristics
History
The Breed Standard
Body
The body is graceful and lithe, but not tubular or too compact. Overall, the cat ismedium to large, with no extremes. The Thai cat does not resemble a native Western cat breed, nor does it have the appearance of a contemporary or modern Siamese.
Head
The Thai cat’s head is a modified wedge of medium width, longer than it is wide, but neither narrow nor extreme. The muzzle is wedge-shaped, and the upper portion of the head is laterally rounded. The nose is nearly straight, with a gentle, convex curve above the eyes and a gradual concave curve beneath the eyes when viewed in profile. The neck is of medium length, and not too narrow.
Eyes
The Thai cat has blue eyes. In show cats, deeper colors and greater brilliance are preferred characteristics.
Ears
The Thai cat’s ears are medium to large, with wide bases and oval tips, set closer to the top of the head than to the head’s sides. The inner base of the ear is set above the center of the corresponding eye. Light furnishings are permitted.
Legs & Paws
The legs are of medium length, with a graceful appearance. The feet are of medium size, in good proportion to the cat’s overall size, and have an oval shape.
Tail
The tail is long and gently tapered, but not whippy. It is the same length as the cat’s torso.
Coat
The coat is short to very short in length, with a silky texture and little to no undercoat. The coat lies very close to the body, but does not have to appear “painted on.”
Color
Thai cats have pale, off-white bodies. The points are dense and even, with the mask, ears, feet, and tail matching. Seal, blue, lilac, and chocolate colors are common and some standards accept red, flame, and lynx point colors as well.